The Masters in School Administration is a 39 hour master’s degree leading to licensure
in the state of North Carolina as a school principal. This cohort based program engages
students in core courses in a proscribed order which generally consists of a course
load ranging from 5 to 9 hours. The year-long internship aligns directly with courses
and consists of 2 semesters hours across three semesters of competency based work
which covers all aspects of principal responsibilities. A student who cannot complete
the required EDL hours in a given semester will be required to petition the faculty
to change to a different cohort. The program requires completion of the degree within
six years of admission. Degree completion and licensure requirements are coordinated
throughout the program but are independently granted. Degree completion does not guarantee
licensure recommendation.

Hold or be eligible to hold a North Carolina Class A teaching license or a comparable
license from another state.

Have completed at least 3 years of successful full-time teaching or equivalent experience
in public schools. Pre-School teachers may include private sector experience.

Document satisfactory scores on the General Test of the Graduate Record Examinations (Verbal=400
and above; Math=380 and above; Total=800; Writing=4) or the Miller's Analogy Test
(30th percentile or above) or a doctoral degree from an accredited university in an
educationally-related field.

Submit three letters of recommendation from employers or former instructors who are
in a position to judge the applicant's aptitude for graduate study and potential as
a school leader. One recommendation must be from the current immediate supervisor.

Candidates not meeting preferred criteria may be admitted on a case by case basis
and must meet additional criteria for conditional admission. Conditionally admitted candidates can expect to take a special topics seminar prior to full admission.

Note: Acceptance into the program does not constitute admission to candidacy, which
is determined at the end of EDL 601.

The District Verification Form must be completed by the county personnel director or his/her representative. After
completion, the form should be printed, signed by the official, returned to the candidate,
and uploaded as a PDF file to Apply Yourself in the “Additional Documents” section.